Local Partner | Proven Track Record
We are an Oklahoma-based private equity firm with a long track record of successfully partnering with owner-operators of lower middle market companies headquartered in the Central and Southwest U.S.
The GHPC team has worked together for well over a decade, having operated for 16 years as the private equity arm of BOK Financial prior to spinning out in 2024.
Our trusted personal relationships with business owners and regional banking professionals consistently create attractive investment opportunities in a region that is traditionally underserved by experienced capital partners.
GHPC’s team has invested in 30 Platform Companies and supported growth in those Platform Companies with 35+ Follow-On Investments.
Targeted Investment Criteria
- Experienced management team
- Strong growth potential or stable cash flow
- Defensible market position and sustainable margins
- Company revenue of $10 million to $100 million
- Investment size from $4 million to $20 million
Differentiated Approach
- Local firm with deep experience partnering with business owners and management teams of lower middle market businesses in the Central and Southwest U.S.
- Conservative use of leverage
- Typically the first institutional investor
- Proprietary sourcing model
Engagement with Owners/Operators
- Proven track record of thoughtful collaboration with business owners & management teams to identify growth opportunities and ways to “institutionalize” operations
- Emphasis on building strong relationships and alignment of interests
- Management retains full control of daily operations
Flexible Capital Solutions
- Equity investments include majority (>50% ownership) and minority (<50% ownership)
- Capital solutions also include junior debt and preferred equity
- Growth capital for acquisitions and capital expenditures, or for personal liquidity
INDUSTRIES OF FOCUS
- Building Products & Materials
- Commercial & Industrial Services
- Distribution
- General Aviation
- Healthcare Services
- Infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Transportation & Logistics
OUR TEAM
Chris Graber
Mark Hall
